What is 'fires of Hades'?

In the Classics, Hades is not only the name for the god of the underworld, but the underworld itself. read more

Hades was the only word available to describe the grave to Greek speaking people. The 'lake of fire' was another symbol of complete destruction in Jesus' prophecy at Revelation 20:14, You will notice that 'Death and Hades' were hurled into the lake of fire. read more

Answer: The different terms used in the Bible for heaven and hell—sheol, hades, gehenna, the lake of fire, paradise, and Abraham’s bosom—are the subject of much debate and can be confusing. The word “paradise” is used as a synonym for heaven (2 Corinthians 12:3–4; Revelation 2:7). read more

Hades (/ ˈ h eɪ d iː z /; Greek: ᾍδης Háidēs) was the ancient Greek chthonic god of the underworld, which eventually took his name. In Greek mythology, Hades was regarded as the oldest son of Cronus and Rhea, although the last son regurgitated by his father. read more